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I can do the job, mostly, really

I have a tricky job-application scenario: basically, I can do all the requirements that were advertised, but I have excellent reason to believe they expect the person in the position to semi-regularly do something my health prevents me from doing at all. How do I handle this in the application/resume process? [more inside]
posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman! on Apr 23, 2013 - 10 answers

 

Downshifting: the sequel part III

Pursuant to two earlier questions today regarding how to get jobs one is overqualified for, I was wondering about taking degrees and job titles off of my resume. Isn't that unethical? Won't it come up, eventually, that I have this whole other degree? If it matters, I'm a master's-degreed librarian with 10+ years' experience looking for work as a library assistant or in an lower-level university admin capacity. [more inside]
posted by indognito on Apr 17, 2013 - 9 answers

Cover letter ideas, please

The job is part-time Administrative Assistant for a small engineering firm. I have all the experience and qualifications, which can be seen on my resume. They want a hand-written cover letter. The problem is that I am overqualified -- a recently retired professional in his early 60s. [more inside]
posted by partner on Apr 17, 2013 - 9 answers

Help with cover letter

Please help me with phrasing in a cover letter. [more inside]
posted by young sister beacon on Mar 18, 2013 - 9 answers

What Kind of Resume for a Job Fair?

After working for myself for several years (while taking care of a parent) I'm about to enter the job market again. I'm going to a very large job fair next week, and I'm suppose to bring a resume. I'm not sure how that works. Help? [more inside]
posted by ratherbethedevil on Mar 8, 2013 - 3 answers

I'm an idiot episode 672: how to handle a cover letter mistake

I applied for a job in my field recently at company B and just noticed that I left in a sentence from a previous application in my cover letter that mentions the name of the company I'd previously applied to (company A). Whoops. I'm in a fairly small field and company A is one that people have mixed feelings about mainly because they have lots and lots of money and publicity. Should I drop the company I'm currently applying to an email acknowledging my error or not? If I do, any suggestions on how to phrase it other than "I'm an idiot, please forgive me.) [more inside]
posted by sciencegeek on Feb 19, 2013 - 22 answers

What should I keep in mind when applying for an internal role change?

A new role has been created within my department for which I would like to be considered. What should I keep in mind when preparing my application for this internal role, given my familiarity with the company and with the hiring managers? [more inside]
posted by undercoverhuwaaah on Jan 28, 2013 - 3 answers

Resume help

Would like to hear your thoughts on my sciencey resume and cover letter! [more inside]
posted by waving on Jan 4, 2013 - 11 answers

When a job description sounds more like a dating profile, what's the deal?

When a job description says you "must have a sense of humor", what's really being asked for and how do you get the right message across in a cover letter? [more inside]
posted by thesocietyfor on Jan 3, 2013 - 33 answers

How should I present my writing samples?

I need help with preparing a letter of interest seeking entry level work at a television news station. [more inside]
posted by djduckie on Nov 20, 2012 - 2 answers

Should I send a cover letter with this fax?

Should I send a cover letter with this faxed hard copy job application that's due today, and if so, where can I find good, quick instructions on how to do so? The special details -- I originally filled out an application through an online system but it was inactivated as of two days ago. Online system didn't require resume or cover letter, and the application is very structured in what it asks for. Do I try to save HR & myself some time by skipping a cover letter, or do I make the extra effort to type something out in the next hour?
posted by soundproof on Sep 17, 2012 - 4 answers

Is it a good idea to talk about ADD in a cover letter?

Is it a good idea to address newly diagnosed ADD (with effective treatment) in a cover letter? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2012 - 25 answers

Applying for a job for the third time

I want to apply for a job with a small organisation. This would be my third time to apply in three years. How should I approach it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 22, 2012 - 3 answers

Re-establishing a connection

How do you address a cover letter to someone you'd had an informational interview with (and try to re-establish a connection)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2012 - 2 answers

Won't you help me get a new job, Mr. Vonnegut?

Mr. Jenkins is trying to show me a cover letter written by Kurt Vonnegut, but he can't seem to find a the text online. Apparently, it was printed in the book Fates Worse Than Death. Any insight as to where we might be able to find this on the interwebs? I'd like to see it, and he'd like to show it to me, before the bookshops reopen tomorrow. Gracias!
posted by esmerelda_jenkins on Jul 11, 2012 - 2 answers

You may not remember me, but I remember YOU-- jobsearch edition

Er... do I mention that I know the person I'm addressing the cover letter to? [more inside]
posted by geegollygosh on Jun 20, 2012 - 10 answers

Mention why you want the job in the cover letter or not?

I've seen conflicting websites on whether cover letters should include why you want the job. It seems to be that US letters do not want you to, while British?/Australian? do? I'm from Australia, so any advice specific to this region would be great, however I am thinking of working overseas in the next 2 years or so, so all international responses also welcome. Thanks.
posted by glache on May 24, 2012 - 8 answers

Consider this my application for the Programs Coordinator.... Oh, that's not what you're hiring for?

Have I completely screwed myself out of this job or is there hope for me yet? [more inside]
posted by CookieNose on Mar 28, 2012 - 11 answers

Help me land my dream job!

HRfilter: How do I apply for a supervisor position in my field without any supervisory experience? I fulfill and exceed all other requirements, and I just need to convince HR that I'm very ready to lead. Please help! [more inside]
posted by sundaydriver on Feb 20, 2012 - 6 answers

Cover letters for bulk applying online? Yes or no?

When applying for jobs online and you're asked to cut and paste a resume and answer a few questions, should you add a cover letter to the beginning? [more inside]
posted by cyniczny on Feb 14, 2012 - 5 answers

Please lend me your cover letter expertise!

I would like to apply for this internship, but I am uncertain of how to address some of the qualifications listed in the ad in my cover letter. [more inside]
posted by dean_deen on Feb 3, 2012 - 5 answers

Madamina, this is our staffer Madamina. Pleased to meet you.

How do I apply for my own job -- especially if my bosses are my references? [more inside]
posted by Madamina on Nov 14, 2011 - 23 answers

unemployed but winning!

I got fired Friday for poor performance. How do I spin this in cover letters and in interviews? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Oct 2, 2011 - 9 answers

Help me get across my awesomeness to the 5 second quick reader of resumes

Where in a cover letter or resume can I make it clear how tech savvy I am? I am a middle-aged woman and I am afraid that potential employers will see my years of experience and bypass my resume as my field is becoming very techy and many older professionals in the field are way behind the curve. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2011 - 14 answers

When is it necessary to write a cover letter?

When is it necessary to write a cover letter? [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on Apr 25, 2011 - 16 answers

Resume Ideas

Where can I find great examples of resumes / cv's? I will be pursuing a new job in the next 6 months and would like to polish up my resume now. I think my resume is pretty good, but I would like to look at some different approaches to brainstorm how I may tighten it up. I am a I.T. project manager if that helps. My Google-Fu is turning up sites with resumes templates that are, ummmm, a lot worse than my existing resume. Any general tips would be much appreciated as well, but I am more interested in format, structure, and wording. Help me find example resumes that jump off a recruiter's desk!
posted by jasondigitized on Apr 4, 2011 - 5 answers

Cover Letters With Personality

I am having the darnedest time translating my personality into a winning cover letter to my dream job. Help! [more inside]
posted by patronuscharms on Mar 29, 2011 - 9 answers

Why yes, I will totally resort to flattery if that's what you would like, Mr. McAwesomesauce!

Interviewers/HR people: what's the best cover letter you've ever read, the one that made you want to hire that person on the spot? [more inside]
posted by T.D. Strange on Mar 21, 2011 - 26 answers

Please help a cover-letter ignoramus

Two dumb questions about cover letters: 1. If I really do not have the name or title of the person to whom the letter is addressed, what is the preferred salutation? 2. When applying for a part-time job, should I explain in my cover letter that my current job is also part-time, if that's unclear from my resume? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 15, 2011 - 16 answers

How can a JD get a job as a paralegal?

What can I say in a cover letter that would convince someone to hire me as a paralegal even though I have a law degree. I'm specifically looking at in-house jobs. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 9, 2011 - 14 answers

How to efficiently manage tailoring of resumes and cover letters?

I've found that the practice of tailoring resumes and cover letters (to various jobs in various industries) is a somewhat cumbersome process. I'm looking for ideas and/or software from those who have found an efficient workflow for doing so. [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels on Oct 28, 2010 - 11 answers

Dear [first name / last name]

I'm applying to a job where I recently worked for 2 years. In my cover letter and statement of interest, should I refer to my former co-workers (who are much older than me) by first, last, or full name? [more inside]
posted by jejune on Sep 29, 2010 - 5 answers

How do I/should I address my current position being moved while applying for new jobs?

How do I/should I address my current position being moved while applying for new jobs? [more inside]
posted by ridiculous on Aug 18, 2010 - 8 answers

How do I get that first post-college job?

I just graduated college in May with an English degree and a 3.7 GPA. I am looking for my first job. I'm looking for tips on cover letters, resumes, letters of inquiry, and perhaps fields I've overlooked. I haven't even landed an interview in my hunt so far so I'm ready to ramp this up to get some results. Extra information about my experience, my fields of interest, etc. in the paragraphs to follow. [more inside]
posted by araisingirl on Jun 21, 2010 - 11 answers

Name-dropping former employee in cover letter?

Should I name-drop a former university instructor, a former employee at the company I am applying, in a cover letter? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 24, 2010 - 10 answers

Applying to companies with no openings?

What is the protocol for applying to companies that don't have any job openings listed? [more inside]
posted by windbox on Mar 24, 2010 - 9 answers

Starting again: do I mention published work from a "previous" life?

I have published two short stories in my life, and that was twenty, and twenty-five years ago. Do I mention these in my cover letter to the fiction editor? I mean, yes, it is my publication history, and as it happens, both journals still exist, but this is still ancient history. To complicate matters, one of these stories was published under my married name, which I am no longer using. I have never mentioned the dates of publication in my cover letters so far, of course. I'm just wondering if editors check up on these things in some way that could easily leave me looking like a liar.
posted by uans on Mar 16, 2010 - 15 answers

Minor mistake or red flag?

Asking for gf: Should I send a follow-up email, after incorrectly referring to a position as "Program Coordinator" instead of "Project Coordinator" in a recently submitted job application cover letter? [more inside]
posted by mqk on Mar 8, 2010 - 10 answers

Sincerely, [ERROR: IMAGE NOT FOUND] John Smith

CoverLetterFilter: Does including your handwritten signature in electronic versions of your cover letter show off your attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile? Or does it come off as cheesy/tacky/pointless as nobody will notice anyway, etc.? [more inside]
posted by shoebox on Feb 15, 2010 - 20 answers

You really don't want a cover letter? Really?

Has this job advertisement just been worded strangely, or do they really NOT want a cover letter for a specialized job opening? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 12 answers

Good Resume Books

I'm a career advisor looking to expand my collection of resume, cover letter or interviewing books and am looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted by mjcon on Sep 15, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me write a professional short story cover letter.

Short story cover letters: How do I indicate I have actually read the journal I am submitting to , or do I do so, at all? I am a Canadian who wants to publish short fiction in the far larger market in the U.S. Every literary journal’s submission guidelines urge you to read at least one copy of their magazine before submitting. [more inside]
posted by uans on Sep 8, 2009 - 16 answers

How should I write my adjunct faculty cover letter?

I'm applying for an adjunct teaching position at a community college, but I only have experience with teaching elementary school students. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2009 - 6 answers

No comment.

Resume-filter: I'm a PR consultant, and for the last few years my job has primarily consisted of writing statements, press releases, blog posts etc. for my clients that invariably go out under someone else's name. Now I'm writing a cover letter - can I say that my work was "forward-facing"? [more inside]
posted by downing street memo on Jun 10, 2009 - 4 answers

Pink Hair & Green Money

If potential employees find my Flickr page and find out I have pink hair, will it hurt my chances at getting a job? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on May 22, 2009 - 43 answers

To whom it may concern:

I'd like to see examples of great cover letters, please. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Mar 8, 2009 - 20 answers

Oh yes, I've always been passionate about faxing...

How do I "express interest" in an administrative position without sounding like an idiot/liar (eg, I love faxing) or like I have aspirations above the position (which I do)? [more inside]
posted by thebazilist on Feb 5, 2009 - 9 answers

How to get re-hired?

What’s the best way to get re-hired by a company you left (in a different location, branch, area of work) for non-work related reasons and they were the last company you worked for? Job search/cover letter question. [more inside]
posted by unsigned on Jan 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Resources for programming highly formatted documents?

Is there a solution for producing highly formatted documents programmatically, that is an alternative to ReportLab? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for a way automate making custom resumes

Where can I find a service / program that would enable me to dynamically create resumes and cover letters? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Sep 15, 2008 - 8 answers

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